Barter with Gamestop?

[DJ]

OK, I've got a scenario for you:

I've been a customer of Gamestop's for many years. Bought new and used games (and systems) and traded in tons of games. Lots of money has been exchanged between us.

Recently, they ran a deal where MLB 2k9 was marked down to $19.99. I was on vacation that week and wasn't aware this deal was out there until I checked my e-mail and saw it on OS after returning from vacation (no GS where I was vacationing).

I'd like to pick that game up (I know people here love it or hate it; I just want to try it for myself) but don't want to pay the $39.99 price tag for it.

So, since I've been a long-time customer, you think I can talk one of the employees into giving me the game for the deal they had a few weeks back?

[Whitesox]

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I have many doubts about this one, but you only know if you try. Just don't be too crushed when they say no.

[funky_chicken]

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A buddy of mine was able to get Fallout 3 for $29.99 in store when it was an online deal only. Does not hurt to ask. The worse they can say is not they can not do it.

[deaduck]

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When I worked at Gamestop it was apparent that the manager had some ill defined room to work with on certain pricing/purchases.

It was not something I was ever advised on.

[Hassan Darkside]

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I doubt it. You'll probably just get the "Sorry, we can't help you." Maybe if you knew the manager or something, but they don't really give a hoot about your history or "loyalty" to the company.

You might be able to find the game online cheap anyway.

[auburntigersfan]

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You might be able to find the game online cheap anyway.

Especially that game.

[KSUowls]

Re: Barter with Gamestop?

OK, I've got a scenario for you:

I've been a customer of Gamestop's for many years. Bought new and used games (and systems) and traded in tons of games. Lots of money has been exchanged between us.

Recently, they ran a deal where MLB 2k9 was marked down to $19.99. I was on vacation that week and wasn't aware this deal was out there until I checked my e-mail and saw it on OS after returning from vacation (no GS where I was vacationing).

I'd like to pick that game up (I know people here love it or hate it; I just want to try it for myself) but don't want to pay the $39.99 price tag for it.

So, since I've been a long-time customer, you think I can talk one of the employees into giving me the game for the deal they had a few weeks back?

Depends on the manager and how good you are in with them. Some managers are really cool and know that you are a frequent customer who drops a lot of money in the store so they'll make sure you're happy.

That's a long shot though probably. Even the coolest of managers won't jump at giving a game for half price like that.

[J.R. Locke]

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Depends on the manager and how good you are in with them. Some managers are really cool and know that you are a frequent customer who drops a lot of money in the store so they'll make sure you're happy.

That's a long shot though probably. Even the coolest of managers won't jump at giving a game for half price like that.

Yeah I have found that it is really up to the manager. Some are really cool. Others not. Some are sucking on the corporate hog a little too tight.

I have had some luck getting games cheaper or in the least when trading in other games getting a little more added to the price off.

[NYJets]

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They can help you out a little. I remember a few years ago I brought in a bunch of games to trade in to by one of the college hoops games I think. I ended up being a little short, by like $5 or something but they gave me it anyway.

Doubt they'll give you $20 off though. IMO 19.99 is 19.99 too much for that game though.:wink: